No change has occurred in MARC commuter rail service to West Virginia despite a Nov. 30 deadline for the state to increase its funding to continue the existing level of service.
A West Virginia legislator said negotiations continue over MARC’s demand for $3.4 million to fund service at existing levels.
The West Virginia legislature provided just $1.1 million, which led MARC to say it would trim service from three weekday roundtrips between Washington and Martinsburg, West Virginia, to one roundtrip.
West Virginia legislator John Doyle said the parties continue to discuss funding and an agreement appears to be near.
Some local West Virginia communities have agreed to provide funding for the service.
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice has said the state will pay the difference between what local governments agree to pay and what MARC is seeking.
MARC has said it will not reduce the level of service without issuing a 30 day notice, which it has yet to do.
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